Extraordinary women, just like extraordinary flowers, have a way of impacting our lives for the better. Springfield’s flower experts at Durocher Florist are featuring a few famous ladies for Women’s History Month and revealing which flowers were unique to them.

Angelina Jolie – Orchid

Celebrity and gifted actress Angelina Jolie’s preferred flower is the exotic and mysterious orchid. With three distinct petals which differ in size and shape based on the specific species, the beautiful and delicate orchid blooms in a broad array of colors. Representing refinement, mystery, love, and strength, it’s not surprising that Angie likes the orchid.

Anne Hathaway – Anemones

The graceful and gifted Anne Hathaway’s favorite flower is the delicate anemone. The anemone is a brightly colored wildflower that will come in various colors. Anemones add a brilliant pop of color to any garden or floral arrangement. Anemone meanings are generally based on the color with pink and red ones meaning your love has been forsaken, white symbolizes sincerity and purity, and purple anemones protect you from evil spirits.

Audrey Hepburn – Lily of the Valley

An actress loved by Hollywood, Audrey Hepburn exuded grace, sophistication, and style. Besides acting, she was also well-known for her humanitarian work in other countries. Audrey Hepburn’s favorite flower was the lily of the valley – a delicate and small yet regal flower. Symbolizing good luck, happiness, and humility, Audrey’s wedding bouquet was a gathered bunch of lilies of the valley.

Katy Perry – White and Purple Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are a favorite flower of many females because of their gorgeous full head of blooms. The meaning of hydrangeas varies among cultures that are different. For instance, in Japan, hydrangea flowers represent an apology and heartfelt emotion. In Europe, they symbolize arrogance and boastfulness due to their lushness. Katy Perry’s favorite color of white and purple together represent peace, love, gratefulness, and royalty – traits the queen of pop has in spades.

Lady Gaga – White Roses

Lady Gaga loves one flower more than others and that is the white rose. Symbolizing love, purity, and peace, placing an arrangement of white roses in your home is believed to bring about peaceful energy. Linked with the Greek god Adonis, who was responsible for renewal and rebirth, the white rose is also a popular wedding flower.